Rethinking Parking as a Public Good and How Can We Move Forward?
This post was originally published in Planetizen March 4, 2024, and it is posted here with its...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Mar 7, 2024 | Downtown Revitalization, Livability | 0
This post was originally published in Planetizen March 4, 2024, and it is posted here with its...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Feb 5, 2024 | City of Memphis Government, Downtown Revitalization, Leadership | 0
The Chandell Ryan era has begun for the Downtown Memphis Commission and anyone who cares about...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Dec 11, 2023 | Downtown Revitalization, Parks and Greening | 2
There are myths about Tom Lee Park that even a stake through hearts can’t seem to kill. ...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Dec 4, 2023 | City of Memphis Government, Downtown Revitalization | 3
Doug McGowen’s honeymoon period as president of MLGW is over – that is, if it ever really began....
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Nov 15, 2023 | City of Memphis Government, Downtown Revitalization, Planning and Urban Design, Transportation | 0
What would you call City of Memphis’ new rules for Riverside Drive? A start. The City of Memphis...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Oct 26, 2023 | Downtown Revitalization, Leadership | 0
A recent Philadelphia Center City District report underscores why the next president of the...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Oct 23, 2023 | Downtown Revitalization, Parks and Greening | 0
Two key reasons why I have so relentlessly advocated for Tom Lee Park to be transformed from a...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Oct 18, 2023 | City of Memphis Government, Downtown Revitalization, Uncategorized | 0
The University of Memphis’ Public Safety Institute has released its 61-page report for...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Oct 16, 2023 | Downtown Revitalization | 3
This blog’s last post – Downtown Memphis Commission: Get It Right, Not Fast – urged Memphis...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Oct 11, 2023 | City of Memphis Government, Downtown Revitalization | 0
Oh, no. The Downtown Memphis Commission says it will have a “relatively quick” search for its...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Sep 11, 2023 | Downtown Revitalization, Parks and Greening | 2
In the wake of the Tom Lee Park grand opening – and grand never had more meaning than this...
Read Moreby Smart City Memphis | Aug 31, 2023 | City of Memphis Government, Downtown Revitalization, Parks and Greening | 0
The recent ultimatum in Chancery Court from the heirs of Memphis’ founders would have done their...
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Since 2005, this has been Smart City Consulting’s blog with the aim of connecting the dots and providing perspective on issues and policies shaping Memphis. Editor and primary author is Tom Jones, columnist, author of two books, and consultant on public policy. Smart City Memphis was called one of the most intriguing blogs in the U.S. by the Pew Partnership for Civic Change; The (Memphis) Commercial Appeal wrote that “Smart City Memphis provides some of the most well-thought-out thinking about Memphis’ past, present, and future you’ll find anywhere,” and the Memphis Flyer said: “This incredibly well-written blog sets out to solves the city’s ills – from the mayor to MATA – with out-of-the-box thinking, fresh approaches to old problems, and new ideas. If you have questions, submissions, or ideas for posts, please email Tom Jones, at tjones@smartcityconsulting.com.